Animation Desk AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Animation Makers

The best Animation Maker alternative to Animation Desk is OpenToonz, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Animation Desk and many of them are Animation Makers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Animation Maker alternatives to Animation Desk are Synfig Studio, Glaxnimate, Pencil2D and enve.

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  1. OpenToonz icon
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    Open-source 2D animation software supporting raster and vector workflows, node-based compositing, plug-in extensions, anti-aliased painting, and support for major platforms, developed in collaboration with Studio Ghibli and suitable for commercial projects.

    42 OpenToonz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Synfig Studio icon
     137 likes

    Open-source 2D software for creating animations with vector and bitmap artwork, advanced bone rigging, tweening, timeline editing, onion skinning, multi-layer effects, audio sync, and multi-format rendering on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

    58 Synfig Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  3. Glaxnimate icon
     46 likes

    Open-source animation software focused on simple, fast creation of vector graphics, supporting short web animations and exporting to GIF, SVG, WebP, Lottie, and more for web compatibility. Designed for ease of use across major platforms.

    14 Glaxnimate alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
     
  4. Pencil2D icon
     65 likes

    Pencil2D is an opensource animation/drawing software for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux, based on old Pencil software. It lets you create traditional hand-drawn animation (cartoon) using both bitmap and vector graphics.

    44 Pencil2D alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
  5. enve icon
     37 likes

    Enve is a free and open-source 2D animation app. It can create both vector and raster animations and even use sound and video files. It has been created with flexibility and expandability in mind.

    55 enve alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Tahoma2D icon
     17 likes

    Tahoma2D is a powerful program for 2D and stop motion animation. Tahoma 2D is based on OpenToonz.

    24 Tahoma2D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Create interactive SVG animations with precise keyframe and easing control, custom vector paths, shape and text editing, gradients, masks, boolean operations, blend modes, snap, grid, advanced export options including Lottie, GIF, and no JavaScript required.

    76 Expressive Animator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. TVP Animation is the leading paperless drawing and animation tool, able to imitate traditional techniques such as Pen Brush, Gouache, Watercolour, Pencil, Felt-tip and Airbrush, and animate them over frames.

    37 TVPaint Animation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  9. Procreate Dreams is an all-new animation app packed with powerful tools that anyone can use. Create engaging hand-drawn animations, motion graphics and enhance them with photos, videos and sound.

    9 Procreate Dreams alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
  10. AmberDraw icon
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    Create stunning motion art with AmberDraw's revolutionary animated brushes. Every stroke comes alive, transforming your digital artwork into dynamic masterpieces. Perfect for professional illustrators, concept artists, and digital painters seeking to push creative boundaries.

    8 AmberDraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
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